Mr. MERITT. Yes; there has been a notable increase in the last four or five years in the number of Indian farmers, and in the increased acreage placed under cultivation by Indians. Mr. SNYDER. Is there anything in the reports or records to show that increase by percentage in comparison with the expenditures we are making, or by reason of the expenditures we are making? Mr. MERITT. Yes, sir; the report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs shows the increase. Mr. SNYDER. Would it be very difficult in a concise statement to show that situation for the past few years? Mr. MERITT. No, sir. The following tables are submitted: Área on reservations susceptible of irrigation, acreage under projects, and expenditures for irrigation thereon, fiscal year ended June 30, 1918. : 1 costs unadjusted for old items prior to 1917 pending inclusion of all irrigation items since 1867. 2,032.63 121.28 2 Project abandoned. 3 1917 report. |